Key facts
- Military officials from Uganda and Burundi visited Israel.
- The purpose of the visit was to discuss deploying troops to Gaza.
- The deployment would be part of a US-backed international security force.
Military officials from Uganda and Burundi have visited Israel to discuss the potential deployment of their troops to Gaza. This potential deployment is part of a US-backed international security force initiative aimed at establishing a multinational presence in the region. The discussions signify a step towards a coordinated effort involving East African nations in a peacekeeping role in Gaza.